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Lifetime Nautical Estate Collection of Captain Steve Welch
Listing ID#: 540129
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Tuesday Sep 13, 2022 Completed Saturday Oct 8, 2022 Completed |
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Braun and Helmer Auction Service Contact: David Helmer Phone: (734) 368-1733 Email: davidghelmer@gmail.com Website: braunandhelmer.com EstateSale.com ID#: 4919 View company information and listings |
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Lifetime Collection from the Estate of Captain Steven Welch of Sault Ste. Marie MI, Former owner of the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours Company. Captain Welch passed in Jan. 2022 before retiring and completing his dream of opening a non-profit, educational maritime museum. Hundreds of items were kept in custom crates and are now being offered to the highest bidder to settle his estate. Captain Welch was very particular about his collection with a heavy emphasis on recovered artifacts from known Great Lakes shipwrecks. Captain Welch purchased many artifacts from a pioneering wreck diver James P. Mularkey (1931-2017), who was very active on the Great Lakes in the 1960s & 70s. Besides a great selection of Ship Bells, Lanterns, China, Lg. Ship Models & Life Rings, there is an extensive Ephemera collection that includes over 1500 Nautical Postcards sold in groups & many Timetables from every major Passenger Steamship line going back into the 19th century. Since Captain Welch was owner and captain of the Original Soo Locks Boat Tour Company, there is the largest collection of Soo Locks Ephemera ever to come to auction. This includes rare 19th century Documents, Photos, Promotional Brochures & more to be sold in groups. Unique to this collection, there is a group of the English Royal Yacht "Britannia" items including an Officer's Uniform & hat. Also, there are documents & china surrounding the Queen's Royal Visit to Canada commemorating the official opening of the Saint Lawrence Seaway in 1959. This Nautical Collection is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to add rare & hard to find items to your own collection.
NOTE: Captain Welch was very aware of the importance of having items that do not violate the 1988, "National Abandoned Shipwreck Act" or the Michigan statutes that created sanctuaries that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) govern. Because of his desire to create a "Public" Museum, He saved every document that covered his purchases of salvaged ship items and any further correspondence about the items history. We do not have written permission to publish these document. We will however be placing these documents with the items they describe and will be available for visual inspection at the preview time advertised. With these documents, Captain Welch proves that he did not remove any items from protected great lakes marine sanctuary zones and he bought most of his salvaged items from the famous Diver James Mularkey (Died 2017) purchasing almost 20 years ago, way past any statute of limitation stated in the State of Michigan laws.
Auctioneers Note: After 45 years of Auctioning 100s of Antique filled estates, I have never had the opportunity to sell a major nautical collection of this caliber & Provenance. We have taken over 1400 photos & have made detailed listings of the lots including sizes plus we have provided condition reports and the provenance on salvaged objects. When we found duplicate items in the Ephemera material, we only took photos of 1 piece. Keep that in mind when reviewing the Auction pictures and reading the text listings. We also found many of the large metal objects had custom wood shipping crates. While most of those can be reused for future shipping, some will need repairs from their original shipping use. This Auction is being hosted by Braun & Helmer Auction service at their Auction Gallery in Tipton Michigan (Irish Hills Area). All financial transactions including any Online billing & shipping will be handled by them. .
Bidding will be both Live and Online, so make your plans & mark your calendar!
1 4 Piece Native American Collectors lot 4 Piece Native American Collectors lot including: Mid 19th C hand tinted Lithograph of "WA-BISH-KEE-PE-NAS, a Chippewa" by Bowen -Vintage stone head handmade Tomahawk - 2 postcards of Sault Ste. Maries Indians. Condition: Some wear to tomahawk. E... 2 Late 19th C. handmade Native American Indian Drum Late 19th C. handmade Native American Indian Drum w/Elk hide covering, hand painted decorations, hollowed log body, incised w/pictograms, feather remnants on rawhide ties. 18" dia. x 17" h. Condition: Tight shrinkage fracture on the body, worn edg... 3 3-18th C. French Fur Trading objects 3-18th C. French Fur Trading objects includes: 23" Hand forged sickle -2 hand forged axe heads 11" and 9 1/2". All with background label attached. Condition: Some early pitting and wear. Est. $100 - $200 4 3-19th C. Engravings of John Jacob Astor 3-19th C. Engravings of John Jacob Astor (1763-1848) Fur Magnate, Capitalist and Business leader. He created the first business monopoly on furs around the Great Lakes. He established the Robert Stuart House on Mackinac in 1822. Condition: All en... 5 2-1838 "The Bank of Chippeway" bank notes 2-1838 "The Bank of Chippeway" $5 and $10 bank notes issued at Sault Ste. Marie. Condition: The $10 note w/PMG (Paper Money Grading Service) 58 grade. The $5 note is in excellent condition w/some vertical creasing. Est. $100 - $300 6 Lg. Collection of early Soo Lock ephemera Lg. Collection of early Soo Lock ephemera includes: 1818 copy of "Treaty of Ghent, 1818" (agreement concerning the northern boundary of US) - January 30, 1852, Act 143 from the US House of Representatives, State copy of the resolution to construct a ... 7 2 Early maps of the Saint Mary's River, 1893, 1894 2 Early maps of the Saint Mary's River, 1893 & 1894, 1893 is hand tinted, 1894 shows additional sections of channels, both maps measure 19"x 19 3/4"h. Condition:. Previously folded, no damage found. Est. $60 - $100 8 Collection of Soo Locks souvenir booklets etc. Collection of Soo Locks souvenir booklets and pamphlets including 1885 "The Soo" - 1885 "Souvenir Album of Sault Ste. Marie" - 1892 "St, Mary's Falls - Ship Canal" (mfg. by The Detroit Free Press) - 1897 "The Land of Hiawatha" - 1905 "Two Soos" - 190... 9 33 Original photos of the Soo Locks from 1880-1977 33 Original photos of the Soo Locks from 1880-1977. A rare Chronological collection including 4 pre 1900 Albumin photos (lg. format) - Lg. group from the 1930's and 1940's from the US Army Engineers - Includes some Press photos from a Sault Ste. Mar... 10 14 Very Rare 1882-1883 "Statement of Articles" 14 Very Rare 1882-1883 "Statement of Articles" passing thru the St. Mary's Canal (orig. vessel locking forms that list the ship and contents coming through the Falls) 5 1/2" x 6 3/4" h. Condition: All have a center hole punched from a bill hook, so... 11 Collection of 5 "Statement of Cargo" forms (1877) Collection of 5 "Statement of Cargo" forms concerning specific lumber dimensions and types being shipped in June of 1877, mostly 8 1/2" x 11" h. Condition: Some w/light toning, all previously folded. Est. $100 - $150 12 1901 Map of the Transportation Routes 1901 Map of the Transportation Routes from the Great Lakes to Montreal, etc., 2 color printing. Produced by The Canadian Public Works, 48" x 20" h. Condition: Previously folded, some splitting at fold intersections. Unable to photo entire map. E... 13 Rare 1902 $4 Note from the Dominion of Canada Rare 1902 $4 Note from the Dominion of Canada with a vignette view of the lake steamer "United Empire" in the Soo Locks. Condition: Good condition w/normal circulation wear and folds. Est. $80 - $200 14 4-1901 Pan-American Exposition 8¢ US stamps 4-1901 Pan-American Exposition 8¢ US Postage stamps, 2 w/green border and 2/brown border (Scotts 298). Also includes 2001 First Day issue replica w/inverted Steamship. Condition: 3 of 4 are VF condition, 4th is off centered. Est. $50 - $100 15 Vintage Postal Collection of Soo Locks stamps Vintage Postal Collection of Soo Locks related stamps including 11 First Day Covers - 5 full sheets of 1955 Commemorative stamps - 4 Louisiana Steam Boat First day covers - 5-1995 Lighthouse First Day covers. Condition: No damage found. Est. $40 - $... 16 472 Nautical Postcards in 2-3 ring binders. 472 Soo Locks Postcards in 2-3 ring binders. Mostly Soo Locks plus Sault Ste. Marie town views and some misc. added. Many various steamships in the Locks. Condition: Some have minor wear. Est. $100 - $200 17 4-1920's Souvenir postcard sets 4-1920's Soo Locks postcard sets, 3 accordion type, 1 jumbo w/separate print pages (loose), all in a 3 ring binder. Condition: Some have minor wear. Est. $30 - $60 18 Large Soo Locks Ephemera collection Large Soo Locks Ephemera collection of the 1955 Soo Centennial includes: Official Centennial special newspapers - Multiple Centennial Soo Lock Visitor pamphlets - Soo Locks schedules - Wooden nickels - Information booklets and books, etc., approx. 25... 19 Nov. 1, 1957 "The Evening News, Sault Ste. Marie November 1, 1957 "The Evening News, Sault Ste. Marie", The Grand Opening newspaper edition for the Mackinac Bridge, 17" x 23" h. multi section, illustrated, appears complete. Condition: Some toning, some flaky edges, previously folded. Est. $40 - ... 20 Late 20th C. replica map of Lake Superior Late 20th C. replica map of Lake Superior by Henry W. Bayfield, 1823-1825, 74" x 38" h., printed by Sault Realism, Sault Ste. Marie, MI on Heavy fabric type paper. Condition: Rolled, no damage found. Est. $60 - $120 21 11 pc. Book and Booklet group 11 pc. Book and Booklet group Inc.: Soo Canal books, Lighthouse book, 3 issues of "Telescope" mag,. Etc. Condition: Most books in excellent condition, some show minor wear. Est. $40 - $60 22 3 Reproduction maps (High Quality) 3 Reproduction maps includes: 1720 Canada and the Great Lakes, 20" x 16" h. - 1612 map of St. Lawrence River, 22" x 17" h. - 1881 Railroad map of the Great Lakes and Ohio areas, 32"x 24" h. Condition: No damage found. Est. $60 - $120 23 18 -1960's Color Lithographs on heavy paper 18 -1960's Color Lithographs on heavy paper titled "A History of Michigan in Paintings by Michigan Bell Telephone Company" by artist Robert Thom, 20" x 16" h. Includes: "Iron Ore" - "Jolliet and Marquette" - "Pageant of the Sault" - Michigan Indians... 24 Tower Light from Mackinac Bridge Tower Light from Mackinac Bridge, cast aluminum and clear plastic lenses top and bottom. Mfg. plate marked Hughey & Phillips, Inc., Burbank, Ca, model #KG114, 300mm. Code beacon has electric cable still attached, 34" h x 17" widest point. Conditi... 25 4 Antique Nautical books 4 Antique Nautical books Inc. 1953 Ency. of Nautical Knowledge - 1897 Blue Book of American Shipping - 1906 Jubilee Annals of the Lake Superior Ship Canal, illustrated - 1908 "Historical Collections made by the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Societ... 26 Dated 1991 lg. format photo of freighter Dated 1991 lg. format photo of freighter in the entrance of the Soo Locks, 16" x 20" h. in a wood frame 26" x 21 1/2" h. Condition: Slight fading to the photo. Est. $40 - $100 27 Dated 1892 Front page of "The Graphic" Weekly Dated 1892 Front page of "The Graphic" Weekly Newspaper showing 2 Indians in a Canoe passing a steamship on Lake Superior, 11 1/2" x 16" h., drawn by Joseph Nash. Condition: No damage found. Est. $40 - $60 28 9 Pc. Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie souvenir plates 9 Piece Soo Locks & Sault Ste. Marie souvenir plates including: 2 green transfer 10" dia. plates for Centennial for the Locks, down to smallest 7 1/4" plate, various time periods. Condition: No damage found. Est. $40 - $60 29 6 Piece Sault Ste. Marie collectors lot 6 Piece Sault Ste. Marie collectors lot including: early 8" silk book mark (Chase S. Osborne, Candidate for Congress from 1911) - 3 1/2" Celluloid ribbon button (features a D&C excursion ship "City of the Straits" for the Monypeny Hammond Co.) - 1 ... 30 7 Pc. Sault Ste. Marie Collector's lot 7 Pc. Sault Ste. Marie Collector's lot including: 18" sq. silk pillow case -2-1955 17" felt pennants - 1930 -11" Felt pennant - 9" x 8" h. fragment of original wood from the first St. Mary's Canal 1853 - 5 1/2" h. sliced section of iron I-Beam from ... 31 8 Piece Spoon lot 8 Pc. Spoon lot includes Sterling & 2 wreck recovered silver-plate 8" serving spoons both marked "Britannia" w/crown, (1 is heavily corroded) - 5 Sterling souvenir spoons from Sault Ste. Marie and Soo Locks and one souvenir spoon featuring an image o... 32 Lg. Collectors lot of 50's First Day Issue covers Lg. Collectors lot of 1950's First Day Issue covers and stamps for the St. Lawrence Seaway Opening and the 25th Anniversary of the Opening. Also includes plate blocks and full sheets of stamps - Includes additional Canadian Vintage Nautical related s... 33 5 Ship flags 5 Ship flags including: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System flag (light blue) 3'x6' - St Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. (green) 27" x 55" -2 Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Corp flags (dk. Blue) 34" x 70" - Kuwait Naval flag (red) 40" x 68". Cond... 34 7 Piece "HMY Britannia" (The Royal Yacht) group 7 Piece "HMY Britannia" (The Royal Yacht) including: 1999 Book on the Royal Yacht - Britannia embroidered hand towel - 2 embroidered Royal Yacht shoulder patches - 1969 envelope postmarked from Britannia to Supply Officer - 2 embroidered cuff bands -... 35 2 Color Lithographs on heavy paper 2 Color Lithographs on heavy paper includes 1997 "H.M.Y. Britannia, Cowes" by marine artist Mervyn Pearson, pencil signed l.r., #226/500, 20" x 14" h. - 1992 "Royal Yachts Off Cowes, 1966" by Mervyn Pearson, pencil signed l.r., #444/850, 20" x 14"h. ... 36 Royal Yacht Uniform (H.M.Y. Britannia) Royal Yacht Uniform (H.M.Y. Britannia), pants, shirt and jacket, size approx. Medium. Condition: No damage found. Est. $80 - $120 Documents indicate the Uniform was worn by Stuart Arden of the Royal Navy. It was worn for 5 years until 1997 when H... 37 1960's Royal Yacht Officers cap 1960's Royal Yacht Officers cap w/bullion trim. Condition: Minor wear, slightly soiled. Est. $60 - $100 38 Royal Yacht Seaman's Service cap Royal Yacht Seaman's Service cap w/ribbon, dated Nov. 1963. Condition: Minor wear, possibly missing a side clip. Est. $60 - $100 39 souvenirs of Queen Elizabeth's 1959 visit toCanada Collection of souvenirs of Queen Elizabeth's 1959 visit to Canada including: Plates - Teacups and saucers - Programs - Etc., 12 pieces total. Condition: No damage found. Est. $80 - $120 40 Dated July 6, 1959 Official program for a dinner Dated July 6, 1959 Official program for a dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles at the Hilton in Chicago given by Mayor Richard J. Daley. - Also includes a 40 yr. service D-Day signed Postal Cover sent from the Royal Yacht Britannia. ... 41 Canadian Pacific Steamship line "Purser" hat badge Canadian Pacific Steamship line "Purser" hat badge (CP owned the S.S. Keewatin and S.S. Assiniboia), 2 1/2" h. x 3" wide w/gilt bullion. Condition: No damage found. Est. $30 - $40 42 '"S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald" 'Ship model, 62" long '"S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald" 'Ship model, 62" x 6 1/2" x 10" h.. Hand built, hand painted, hull is solid. A Superb model of the most famous shipwreck on the Great Lakes. Condition: 1 section of hand rail is unglued. Est. $800 - $2000 Custom Plywoo... 43 1996 Color Lithograph heavy paper "Also Searching" 1996 Color Lithograph on heavy paper "Also Searching" by artist Mary C. Demroske, #148/500, 24" x 20" h. in a custom wood frame 31 1/2" x 26" h. Image of "William Clay Ford" searching for survivors of the "Edmund Fitzgerald", also has additional sig... 44 1998 Color Lithograph on heavy paper 1998 Color Lithograph on heavy paper "Carl D. Bradley and the Edmund Fitzgerald, The Summer of 1958", pencil signed by marine artist Robert McGreevy, #415/600, 28" x 19 1/2" h., sleeved. Condition: No damage found. Est. $100 - $150 45 2 dated 1995 Color Lithographs on heavy paper 2 dated 1995 Color Lithographs on heavy paper of the "Edmund Fitzgerald" in calm waters, "Passage in Moonlight" and "Every Man Knew", rough seas just prior to sinking. Both by marine artist David Conklin, both measure 28" x 22" h. Both signed by a... 46 1999 Color Lithograph on heavy paper 1999 Color Lithograph on heavy paper "S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald" by Remy Champt, #478/750, pencil signed l.r., 37" x 12" h., sleeved, W/COA. Condition: No damage found. Est. $50 - $100 47 1995 Color Lithograph on heavy paper 1995 Color Lithograph on heavy paper of the "S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald" by marine artist Remy Champt, measures 40" x 12"h, loose print. Condition: No damage found. Est. $50 - $100 47 1995 Color Lithograph on heavy pape 1995 Color Lithograph on heavy paper of the "S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald" by marine artist Remy Champt, measures 40" x 12"h, loose print. Condition: No damage found. Est. $50 - $100 48 Group of 3 Nautical Blueprints Reprint of 1978 blueprint of the "S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald" from the Dossin Museum, 50" x 36" h. - Reprint of a blueprint for a Michigan Lighthouse, 34" x 36" h. - 1994 blueprint of the H.M.Y. Britannia (for a ships model), 64" x 33" h. Condition: ... 49 6 Pieces Ironstone Ship China 6 Pieces Ironstone Ship China includes: 3-7 3/4" dia. soup bowls from the "Frontenac" Steamship, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. - Teacup and saucer from the "Walter A. Sterling" steamship - Ashtray 5 1/4" dia. from the Columbia Transportation Company. (T... 50 Dated November 26, 1957 Official document Dated November 26, 1957 Official document for the "S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald" from The American Bureau of Shipping to certify a anchor chain joining link with official signatures and seal. The back shows a red stamped official seal, 8 1/2" x 11" h. Co... 51 50" "S.S. Arthur M. Anderson" Ship Model. 50" "S.S. Arthur M. Anderson" Ship Model. Solid wood hull, hand made, hand painted, detailed. Note: The "S.S. Arthur M. Anderson" is part of the legend of the "S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald" as her captain had the last communications with the captain of th... 52 2003 Color Lithograph on heavy paper 2003 Color Lithograph on heavy paper "One Long Two Short" the "Arthur M. Anderson" Freighter next to the "Edmund Fitzgerald", pencil signed l.r. Mary C. Demroske, #34/400, 21" x 18" h., sleeved, w/COA. Condition: No damage found. Est. $100 - $15... 53 1950's/60's a large photo album from the US Steel 1950's/60's a large photo album from the US Steel Co. Archives listing 36 Freighters used on the Great Lakes, all have photos (B&W 5x7 to 8x10's) and all have info sheets w/detailed descriptions, sizes, weights, owners names and even dispositions. I... 54 "S.S. Cedarville" Port Hole, brass, 16" dia "S.S. Cedarville" Port Hole, brass, 16" dia., 19" overall. Condition: 80% of the original paint is present but flaky, 1" thick glass is fractured. Est. $600 - $1200 Documents show Captain Steve Welch purchased the Porthole on Nov. 11, 2003 from D... 55 Nautical Ship gauge by "Griscom - Russell Co Nautical Ship gauge by "Griscom - Russell Co.", 6 3/4" dia. with stop cock valve, overall 13 1/2" h. Condition: As found, some rust, no glass, some corrosion. Note: The lake freighter "S.S. Cedarville" is a well-documented shipwreck that rests 3 mi... 56 4 Gauges from "S.S. Cedarville", all Ashcroft Mfg 4 Gauges from "S.S. Cedarville", all marked Ashcroft Mfg. Co., NY, 10" gauges (back plate size). Condition: Previously polished, 1 missing glass, one with half of its glass. Note: The S.S. Cedarville was launched as S.S. A. F. Harvey in 1927. The ... 57 "S.S. Cedarville" Brass Bearing Repeater "S.S. Cedarville" Brass Bearing Repeater in binnacle/pedestal, 55" h. x 14" dia. Condition: Salvaged from underwater, paint flaky and the brass is dark, restorable. Est. $800 - $2800 Documents show Captain Steve Welch purchased the Binnacle direc... 58 "S.S. Cedarville" Trim lights (Used in loading) "S.S. Cedarville" Trim lights (Used in loading to keep the weight distributed), 5 lights w/original hoods including 2 red, 2 green and a center clear light.,mfg.... by Benson Electric Co., Superior Wisc. Electrified and rewired, all lights work. 35... 59 "S.S. Cedarville" Loud Speaker, mfg. by RCA "S.S. Cedarville" Loud Speaker, mfg. by RCA, sn 644, 10" x 9 1/4" dia. Condition: Multiple dents and scratches w/some paint loss, wiring present, not tested. Est. $200 - $800 Documents Show that Captain Steve Welch purchased this Speaker from a Tu... 60 C/1990's Color Lithograph on heavy paper C/1990's Color Lithograph on heavy paper "Loss of the Cedarville" by marine artist Mary C. Demroske, pencil signed l.r., #292/300, 23" x 19 1/2" h., sleeved, W/COA. Condition: No damage found. Est. $100 - $150 61 1995 Color Lithograph on heavy paper 1995 Color Lithograph on heavy paper "STMR. Cedarville 1927-1965" by marine artist Robert McGreevy, #513/650, aka the steamer "A.F. Harvey", 30" x 21 1/2" h., sleeved, pencil signed. Condition: No damage found. Est. $80 _ $120 62 Ironstone coffee cup from the steamer "Cedarville" Ironstone coffee cup from the steamer "Cedarville" marked Victor, 3 3/4" h., marked from the collection of Fred D. Leete, III. Condition: Worn, but no damage. Est. $50 - $100 History is attached to the cup. See photo 63 5 Piece Nautical Disaster Collectors lot 5 Piece Nautical Disaster Collectors lot including: 1914 hardbound book "Annual Report of the United States Life Saving Service" includes detailed accounts of ship disasters and drownings with detailed records of Coastal Surf men (Life guards) - Ear... 64 "M.V. Nordmeer" Group of 16 Keys in 3 Sets "M.V. Nordmeer" Group of 16 Keys in 3 Sets, some on wooden tags with German writing indicating the Machine Room & Bridge Etc.. Condition: Some keys show tarnish. Est. $50 - $100 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased these Keys from Diver... 65 "M.V. Nordmeer" Commandants cabin door plate "M.V. Nordmeer" Commandants cabin door plate, 16 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 3/4" thick. Condition: Original varnish is flaking, remnants of over-painting around edges, no other damage found. Est. $80 - $200 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased t... 66 "M.V. Nordmeer" Certificate of Inspection papers "M.V. Nordmeer" Certificate of Inspection papers, includes Inspection Certs from many Ports Inc. Europe, Kuwait, Africa, Ethiopia, etc. in binder 11" x 12 1/2" h. x 3" thick. Condition: Minor wear, some documents are becoming toned. Est. $150 - $3... 67 "M.V. Nordmeer" Life Ring, 29" dia. x 4" thick "M.V. Nordmeer" Life Ring, 29" dia. x 4" thick w/attached rope. Condition: Original paint is crazing w/some minor flaking, shows moderate wear. Est. $300 - $500 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased this Life Ring from Diver James Mul... 68 "M.V. Nordmeer" Builders Plate dated 1954, "M.V. Nordmeer" Builders Plate dated 1954, heavy brass, 16 1/2" x 12" h.x 1/8" thick. Condition: Previously polished, now darkening, no damage found. Est. $800 - $2000 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased this Builers Plate from Diver... 69 "M.V. Nordmeer" Blow Torch, brass and steel "M.V. Nordmeer" Blow Torch, brass and steel w/side pump, 10 1/4" h. x 9" w. x 7". Stamped Made in Western Germany on bottom. Condition: Brass has turned dark, some rust on steel parts. Est. $120 - $240 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purc... 70 "M. V. Nordmeer" Coffee Pot with Bread plate, "M. V. Nordmeer" Coffee Pot with Bread plate, both with ship monogram, made by W. Weitz, Homburg. Plate is 7 3/4" dia. and Coffeepot is 6 3/4" h. Condition: Plate has no damage found, Coffeepot is missing lid. Est. $140 - $280 Documents show tha... 71 "M.V. Nordmeer" Explosion Proof Lights "M.V. Nordmeer" Explosion Proof Lights, painted steel and hard rubber marked "Schaco", 14" h. x 7" dia. wired for 60 watt bulbs. Condition: Shows wear, need cleaning, no cords. Est. $100 - $200 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased the... 72 "M.V. Nordmeer" Masthead Light "M.V. Nordmeer" Masthead Light, sn 38221 w/makers plate "J.H.Peters & Bey Hamburg", 3/4 clear Fresnel lens w/attached short rope section, includes original burner and chimney, 24 1/2" h. x 14" w. x 9" deep. Condition: Couple of re-painting's and mi... 73 "M.V. Nordmeer" Port Hole, heavy brass "M.V. Nordmeer" Port Hole, heavy brass, 19 1/2" dia. x 3" thick, with German Mfg. markings. Condition: Polished on one side, looks like original paint with some chipping on the other side. Est. $200 - $400 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch ... 74 "M.V. Nordmeer" Radio (shortwave) w/makers tag "M.V. Nordmeer" Radio (shortwave) w/makers tag "Hagenuk Kiel" type E75sn, 18 1/2" w. x 15 1/2" h. x 14" deep, Bakelite knobs. Condition: Original Crinkle paint shows wear from use, needs cleaning, probably works, new cord attached. Est. $100 - $20... 75 "M. V. Nordmeer" Polaris with original wood case "M. V. Nordmeer" Polaris with original wood case, 11 1/4" l x 5 1/2" w. x 2 3/4" deep. Condition: Minor wear from use, no damage found. Est. $100 - $150 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased this Polaris from Diver James Mularkey on Ja... 76 C/1900 Watson and Stillman Co. Gauge C/1900 Watson and Stillman Co. Gauge, brass, 8" dia. x 2 3/4". (Unknown Wreck) Condition: Brass previously polished, no damage found. Est. $40 - $60 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased this Guage from a collector from Midland Ontario ... 77 Lg. Hughes & Sons Brass Compass w/gimble Lg. Hughes & Sons Brass Compass w/gimble and original walnut dovetailed box (missing lid). Compass measures 10" dia. x 4 3/4" h., box measures 14" sq. x 8" h. Condition: Compass appears complete and works, some paint is flaking on exterior, some d... 78 Early 20th C. British Brass Ships Clock Early 20th C. British Brass Ships Clock marked "Dobbie McInnes Limited, Made in England", time only, sweep second hand, wall mount, beveled glass, 7 1/4" dia. x 2 5/8" deep. No key found. Condition: Not tested for working order, Dial varnish has tur... 79 C/1920 "Excelsior IV" Ship Log mfg. by Walker C/1920 "Excelsior IV" Ship Log mfg. by Walker, England (Taffrail) speed measuring device, all brass components in a fitted dovetailed case, appears complete. Box measures 15" x 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". Condition: Case has been re-varnished, no damage found... 80 Royal Navy Binnacle w/Compass, brass and copper, Royal Navy Binnacle w/Compass, brass and copper, has original oil illumination burner, removable cover, compass appears intact and works, 10 1/2" h. x 9" dia. Condition: Missing 1 screw on the compass gimble, previously polished and starting to dar... 81 Lg. 3 chime Brass Steam Whistle, 10" dia., 27" h. Lg. 3 chime Brass Steam Whistle, 10" dia., 27" h. without mounting plate, 31" overall h. Crosby model KA110, around 1928. Note: Examined by a railroad historian who believes the whistle to be from the Ann Arbor Railroad car ferry "S.S. Wabash". Condi... 82 38 1/2" brass Steam Whistle, from a Steamship, 38 1/2" Steam Whistle, from a Great Lakes Steamship (Unknown), all brass w/iron lever, 6 3/4" dia. X 38 1/2" h. Condition: Previously polished, some wear around lever area. Est. $800 - $2000 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased this W... 83 Norwegian hand-crank fog whistle from Munising Norwegian hand-crank fog whistle from Munising. Munising could be the Michigan town or it is from the "Cleveland-Cliffs" freighter group. Made in England, Stained & Stenciled Wood Dovetailed Case, Original Hand crank, 21 1/2" X 8" X 14 3/4"h. Condi... 84 Brass Signal bell mounted on wood Brass Signal bell mounted on wood from one of the "Great Lakes Towing fleet" tug boats. Condition: Bell Polished (10" Dia.), working condition, No other Damage. Backer measures 14" X 18"h. Est. $150 - $300 Detailed oral history is written on the b... 85 "S.S. John Osborne" shipwreck recovered Iron Spike "S.S. John Osborne" shipwreck recovered Iron Spike, measures approx. 7", Condition: Salvaged and heavily rusted. Note: The S.S. John Osborne shipwrecked in Lake Superior off of Whitefish Point, MI. Est. $40 - $60 Documentation shows Captain Steve We... 86 All Brass Ships cabin or passageway light fixture C/1915 All Brass cabin or passageway light fixture, Ribbed Back plate with Goose neck shape bulb holder. 8" high, Condition: No damage found, Brass beginning to patina. Est. $100 - $300 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased this Light ... 87 "S.S. Pewabic", Copper ingot from shipwreck. "S.S. Pewabic", Copper ingot from shipwreck. Reported to be from the massive ingot recovery in 1917, Measures 10"l. X 3"h. X 3"w. Weight: 16.2lbs, Ingot bears stamp of the Lake Superior Transit Company. Condition: Dark but not damaged. Rare to find ... 88 37 1/2" high Brass Steam Whistle, 7" dia. 37 1/2" high Brass Steam Whistle, 7" dia. at base, sound tube is 6" dia. (Unknown Freighter) Condition: Some minor wear, polished, repainted iron base. There are a few scratches on sound bell, old welding repairs to 3 fractures on bottom edge, lon... 89 "S.S. America" Brass Lubricator stamped Detroit "S.S. America" Lubricator stamped Detroit Sheet Metal & Brass Works, 10" h. x 6" w. x 8" deep, additional valve and piping 17" x 5 1/2" x 1 3/4". Condition: Lubricator previously polished now turning dark, no damage. Additional valve has early sil... 90 "S.S. Monrovia" Life Ring, 27" dia. x 4" thick. "S.S. Monrovia" Life Ring, 27" dia. x 4" thick. Condition: Shows some wear. Est. $200 - $400 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch purchased this Life Ring from Diver James Mularkey on June 9, 2004 and was shipped from McKinney Texas. This lot ad... 91 "S.S. Monrovia" Ship Bell, brass w/clapper "S.S. Monrovia" Ship Bell, brass w/clapper and braided rope handle, 12" dia. x 12 3/4" h. Condition: Brass is turning dark, numerous small dents around bottom half, clapper has heavy wear. Est. $400 - $800 Documents show that Captain Steve Welch ... 92 "S.S. Monrovia" Engine Builders Plate, bronze "S.S. Monrovia" Engine Builders Plate, bronze, 12" x 9"h. x 1/8" thick. Inscribed: "Rankin & Blackmore Ltd., Eagle Foundry, Greenock ...Eng. No. 489 - 1943" Condition: Shows early polishing but has turned dark, no damage found. Est. $1000 - $3000... |
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